looking for advice - torticollis

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hi, everyone! i am new to this group.Although, i am not new to this

medical problem. my son is 7 1/2 months old and has just been casted

for his molding helmet. since my husband and i have noticed

his " misshapen head " , it has felt like one big fight with our

pediatrician. a month ago, we FINALLY got a referral to see a

neurosurgeon at childrens hosp in Philly. The orthotic clinic, who is

doing his helmet therapy, is wonderful - a very positive environment.

I am optimistic about his treatment and i am actually looking forward

to starting the therapy. however, i still have an issue with him that

i am very worried about. the neurosurgeon said he has torticollis (a

mild case). he said that it should resolve on its own and no physical

therapy is warranted.i would like to hear from other parents in

similar situations. i feel he does have full range of motion but he

holds his head tilted when looking toward the right and there is

something about his posture that just doesn't seem right. i dont want

to have a wait and see attitude about this if there is something that

can be done. we did that with his plagio(upon the insistence of his

doctors) and it got us nowhere. somebody PLEASE HELP!!!

thanks,

lesley